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Dr. Amit Karad

M.Ch. in Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic Surgery

Speciality: Advanced Heart Failure Management, Cardiac Transplantation, Aortic & Valve Surgeries

Experience: 15+ years

Langauges: English, Hindi, Marathi

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About Dr. Amit Karad

Dr. Amit Karad is a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon specializing in advanced heart failure management, organ transplantation, total arterial beating-heart bypass surgery, and complex aortic reconstructions. He earned his M.Ch. in Cardio-Vascular & Thoracic Surgery from Nair Hospital, Mumbai (where he secured 3rd rank in Maharashtra and served as an Assistant Professor), following a Master of Surgery (M.S.) degree where he ranked 1st in the university.

Dr. Karad completed an advanced fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery, Advanced Heart Failure, and Transplantation at Toronto General Hospital, Canada. Trained under global cardiac pioneers including Dr. Tirone David and Dr. Vivek Rao, he gained extensive experience in ventricular assist device (VAD/artificial heart) implantations, valve-sparing aortic root repairs, and complex revascularization.

Notably, he was among the early surgical fellows involved in performing a beating-heart bypass surgery concomitantly with a lung transplant at Toronto General Hospital. Dr. Karad currently serves as a Consultant Cardiovascular Surgeon across major tertiary care institutions in Mumbai, including Jaslok Hospital, Saifee Hospital, and Holy Family Hospital.

 

My Patient Philosophy

"Surgical precision in cardiac care must be paired with clear, compassionate clinical decision-making. My commitment is to deliver world-class surgical outcomes, whether through complex arterial revascularization or life-saving advanced heart failure interventions, helping patients return to active lives."

Education & Board Certifications

  • MBBS – Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS)

  • MS (General Surgery) – 1st Rank University Gold Medalist

  • Diploma in Surgical Sciences – University of Edinburgh, UK

  • M.Ch. (Cardio-Vascular & Thoracic Surgery) – Nair Hospital, Mumbai (3rd Rank in Maharashtra)

  • Fellowship in Cardio-Vascular Surgery, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplantation – Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada

Treatment Expertise

  • Total Arterial & Off-Pump (Beating Heart) CABG

  • Cardiac Transplantation & VAD Implantation

  • Complex Aortic Surgeries (David's, Ross & Bentall Procedures)

  • Mitral & Aortic Valve Repairs / Replacements

  • Surgical Repair of Post-Infarction VSDs & ASDs

  • Severe Coronary Artery & Multivessel Disease

  • End-Stage & Advanced Heart Failure

  • Aortic Aneurysms, Dissections & Valve Disorders

  • Severe Valvular Regurgitation & Stenosis

  • Congenital Heart Defects & Post-MI Complications

Positions Held

  • Consultant – Cardio Vascular Surgery, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai

  • Consultant Cardiac Surgeon – Saifee Hospital & Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai

  • Former Assistant Professor – Department of CVTS, BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

  • Member, Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS)

  • Member, Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)

Research & Publications

  • Karad A., et al. Predictors of Clinical Outcome after Mitral Valve Replacement. International Journal of Research and Review.

  • Karad A., et al. Effect of Chewing Gum on Bowel Motility in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgeries. International Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Research.

Awards & Recognition

  • Dr. Luis Olivares Award of Excellence – Toronto General Hospital, Canada.

  • Best Fellow of the Year – Toronto General Hospital, Canada.

  • Imperia Award – Outstanding Contributions to Surgical Healthcare.